International Issues

The U.S. agricultural system does not exist in isolation. Since the 1980’s, federal agricultural policy has heavily emphasized trade and the export market. This approach has proven to hurt farmers in both the U.S. and many other countries. Trade agreements, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership currently being negotiated by the U.S., can also harm consumers as well, by undermining our health, safety, and environmental standards.

At the same time, communities in the U.S. and throughout the world are working on innovative solutions to agricultural and food issues.

Stay tuned for news about trade issues, as well as stories of agricultural systems from around the globe.